ED 5231 CONTENT AREA LITERACY IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR PUPILS WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILTIES

This course emphasizes the methods and strategies used to teach literacy in conjunction with teaching literature, mathematics, social studies, and science. Strategies for assessing content literacy needs and for developing vocabulary , study skills ,and constructing meaning from a variety of texts are presented. Alternative approaches for teaching pupils who are struggling literacy learners and English language learners will be presented. Fieldwork is required.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

One of the following: ED 5245, ED 5246, ED 5247, OR ED 5248